The nameMusa
Musa is the Arabic form of Moses. It is a popular boy's name among Muslim families in Britain.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Musa comes from Moses, from the Hebrew Mosheh, explained in the Bible as "drawn out of the water".
Origin
Arabic, from Hebrew. Musa is one of the major prophets in Islam.
History
Musa reached 64th place in England and Wales in 2025, its best rank since 1996. Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is often called the richest man in history.
Famous people named Musa
- Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali
Popularity of the name Musa
Musa in the United States
Musa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,105 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Musa. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Musa in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 403 births a year on average, against 264 in the five years before.
Musa in the United Kingdom
Musa was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,831 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Musa. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Musa in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 667 births a year on average, against 461 in the five years before.
Musa in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Musa
Names from the same generation as Musa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Musa mean?
Musa comes from Moses, from the Hebrew Mosheh, explained in the Bible as "drawn out of the water".
What is the origin of the name Musa?
Arabic, from Hebrew. Musa is one of the major prophets in Islam.
Is Musa a girl's or a boy's name?
Musa is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Musa?
In 2024, Musa was the 524th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 566 births.
What are the variants of the name Musa?
Variants and related names of Musa include Moïse and Moussa.
What are good sibling names for Musa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Inaya, Nellie, Aurelia and Amira for a sister, Zayd, Yahya, Emir and Muhammad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Musa?
Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali.